Five people have been arrested after the filming of Gal Gadot’s new film in London was allegedly targeted by protesters.
Gadot, 39, who served in the Israel Defense Forces, has previously voiced strong support for Israel’s invasion of Gaza, following the October 7 Hamas attacks – a stance that has sparked outrage among pro-Palestinian campaigners.
In recent weeks, police say demonstrators have repeatedly targeted filming locations across the capital due to Gadot’s Israeli nationality.
Officers from the Met were deployed on Wednesday to a central London set, aiming to identify suspects linked to earlier protests and to prevent fresh disruption.
They arrested five people for harassment and offences under Section 241 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations Act, which prohibits obstructing access to a workplace.
Of those arrested, two were wanted in connection with previous incidents, while three were detained for offences that occurred on Wednesday.
Superintendent Neil Holyoak, who led the operation, said: ‘While we absolutely acknowledge the importance of peaceful protest, we have a duty to intervene where it crosses the line into serious disruption or criminality.
We have been in discussions with the production company to understand the impact of the protests on their work and on any individuals involved.’
Israeli-born Gal Gadot resumed filming her new movie The Runner after pro-Palestine protesters closed down the set over the weekend
A Pro-Palestine protestor holds up a cardboard sign with the words: ‘Trash Gadot not welcome in London!’
Activists wearing keffiyehs over their faces clanged metal saucepan lids and shouted from megaphones on Waterloo Bridge on Sunday morning
I hope today’s operation shows we will not tolerate the harassment of or unlawful interference with those trying to go about their legitimate professional work in London.’
All five suspects remain in custody.
The Runner, produced by David Kosse via his new London-based outfit Rockwood Pictures, follows Gadot as a high-powered lawyer forced into a desperate race across the capital to rescue her abducted son.
Despite the unrest, Gadot has been spotted back on set this week, filming scenes for the high-stakes thriller in the heart of London.
Meanwhile, in May Gadot’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony was hit by warring protestors amid ongoing controversy over her ‘woke’ film Snow White.
The actress, who plays the Evil Queen in the live action remake alongside Rachel Zegler’s Snow White, looked delighted as she arrived to receive the accolade – but outside the barriers, drama was unfolding.
In dramatic video captured by, police were seen running after a member of the public amid claims ‘a pro-Palestine protestor stole a pro-Israel protester’s flag.’
Pro-Palestine protestors had gathered outside the ceremony carrying signs reading: ‘Heroes fight like Palestinians’ and ‘Viva Viva Palestina.’ Israeli actress Gadot who formerly served in the IDF – is staunchly pro-Israel.
The unidentified man was seen being grabbed by police and pushed against a wall, as screams rang out from the crowd.
Recent claims emerged that a feud was brewing between Gadot and Zegler – who is pro-Palestine – over their opposing stances on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Zegler was tellingly not in attendance at the ceremony.
Gadot seemed unaware of the altercation unfolding outside as she posed with her husband Jaron Varsano and their four daughters, as well as Fast & Furious co-star Vin Diesel and Wonder Woman director Patti Jenkins.
A red banner dangles over the railings with the words ‘Stop Starving Gaza!’ written on the front
Met Police officers quickly arrived at Waterloo Bridge where filming had to be temporarily halted
In an interview published Tuesday with Variety, Gadot spoke about how she felt compelled to speak out on politics after the October 7 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel.
She said: ‘After October 7th [2023], I don’t talk politics — because who cares about the celebrity talking about politics? I’m an artist. I want to entertain people. I want to bring hope and be a beacon of light whenever I say anything about the world.
‘But on October 7th, when people were abducted from their homes, from their beds, men, women, children, elderly, Holocaust survivors, were going through the horrors of what happened that day, I could not be silent.
‘I’m not a hater. I’m a grandchild of a Holocaust survivor who came to Israel and established his family from scratch after his entire family was erased in Auschwitz. And on the other side of my family, I’m eighth generation Israeli. I’m an indigenous person of Israel.
‘I am all about humanity and I felt like I had to advocate for the hostages. I am praying for better days for all,’ she continues. ‘I want everybody to have good life and prosperity, and the ability to raise their children in a safe environment.’
